Steve Davis was a prominent force during the early days of snooker being a popular television sport. During his career, he became a six-time world champion and won numerous ranking event titles. He is known for being one of the best snooker players and also enjoys playing poker. Davis is also the author of several books that cover his career and his position as director at WPBSA. His work as a television commentator/director of the Cue Zone Into Schools program has helped to increase his wealth.
At the age of 17, Steve Davis became a professional tennis player. He made his first appearance in a ranking event, at the Pontin's Open, where he was beaten by Tony Meo. Davis won many titles after his first season as professional, including three B&H Masters in Wembley.
Davis was able to regain his position as the best snooker player in the world after a slow start. He was awarded five world titles in 1989 and 1989, and was also the first player to win the Triple Crown. He was also the first player to win a world title and a UK Championship in the same season. He also won many other tournaments in the 1980s.
During the 1990s, Davis' dominance began to wane and he lost a number of records to Stephen Hendry. He also lost in the World Championship to Jimmy White, which saw him slip to number two in the official rankings. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Davis to win his 1997 title. This loss caused him to fall out the top 16 rankings for first time in many, many years.
Davis showed signs of improvement after a slow start to the second season. He reached the quarter-finals of both the Shanghai Masters and the Grand Prix. He was also the BBC Sports Personality Award of the Year for 1988. He was awarded the OBE for services to snooker in 2001. He's also an avid poker player, and hosts a weekly radio program on Phoenix FM. In 2010, he made his 30th appearance on The Crucible.
Davis remained at the top the world rankings in the next season. He won several ranking event titles, and reached the Welsh Open final. His greatest achievement was the fact that he managed to remain in top 16 at his 50th Birthday. He was also on the PTC circuit for several years, including 2012 PTC Masters. He was one of only three players in history to reach three successive PTC quarter-finals in one season.
He is also a highly successful commentator, and has hosted numerous snooker matches on behalf of the BBC. He has a passion for music and is a keen poker player. He has a wife and two sons. He is also a DJ. His current net worth is PS30million, if he's still employed by BBC.